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Meet Linda Hudek, owner of LH Plumbing Services.

Meet Karen Hill, Vice President of HM Plumbing.

Meet Skylar Halpin, part owner and General Manager of Halpin Plumbing.

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Meet Beth Dobkin, Director of Quality Service Contractors, an enhanced service group of the National Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC).

Meet Kelly Castrogiovanni, President and Owner of Terry Plumbing, a Matrix Holdings LLC Company.

As we celebrate Women’s History Month and Women in Construction Week, Plumbing & Mechanical is shining the spotlight on 10 influential women who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.

AHR consistently impresses with innovative PHVAC technologies, educational seminars, engaging presentations, and impressive exhibits while emphasizing that hands-on skills in trades like PHVAC, electrical work, and carpentry cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence.

California's push to replace gas-fired water heaters with electric heat pumps marks a significant shift in the construction industry. This electrification trend, while still emerging, is prompting plumbing contractors to navigate the changes brought on by decarbonization, impacting HVAC technicians and the broader market.

The AHR Expo, scheduled for February 10-12 in Orlando, will showcase trends like decarbonization and A2L refrigerants, with 1,865 exhibitors including Caleffi North America. Attendees can connect with experts and explore new products, while the Podcast Pavilion celebrates its five-year anniversary.

New York City’s Local Law 97 requires buildings over 25,000 square feet, including houses of worship, to improve energy efficiency by 2025. Compliance involves 13 low-cost measures focused on heating and lighting, promising significant energy and financial savings.